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MW52 UXH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,317 mi
Last recorded83,317 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 UXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 83,317 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine managment light on dash

Fail 20 Nov 2013 83,317 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine managment light on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2012 74,789 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 67,949 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,439 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,667 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 40,922 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Aug 2008 40,922 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,281 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 22,745 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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MW52 UXH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW52 UXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW52 UXH registered?

MW52 UXH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is MW52 UXH safe to buy?

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Does MW52 UXH have outstanding finance?

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